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Batanes Day 3 Part 1 – Chawa View Deck and Mahatao

Day 3 in Batanes brought even more spectacular views. This was my favorite day. I took so many pictures that I have to split this day’s shots into three entries. No more boat rides! We spent the day driving around Basco. We drove by the other places where you can stay in Batanes. We didn’tContinue reading “Batanes Day 3 Part 1 – Chawa View Deck and Mahatao”

Batanes Day 2 Part 2 – Sabtang Island Conclusion

There is no shortage of beautiful sceneries in Sabtang island and the best was at Chamantad. We walked down the hill all the way to the edge. Well I took a shortcut and almost slid down all the way. Luckily I got my balance and was able to put on the brakes. Yes, I madeContinue reading “Batanes Day 2 Part 2 – Sabtang Island Conclusion”

Batanes Day 2 Part 1 – Sabtang Island

We had an early start on the second day of our trip in Batanes. We left the hotel at 6:00 am to make it on time for the boat ride to Sabtang Island. We weren’t late but there was a big group ahead of us so we had to wait for the next trip. AContinue reading “Batanes Day 2 Part 1 – Sabtang Island”

Greenview Residences Model Unit

Last year I posted about a townhouse project being built in San Juan. Now it’s fully finished and I’m posting pictures of the model unit. I know, I know this isn’t about food or travel but you might be looking for a new townhouse or thinking of a good investment. Take a look at theseContinue reading “Greenview Residences Model Unit”

Batanes Day 1 Part 2 – Vayang Rolling Hills, Basco Lighthouse

I never thought of myself as a nature lover. Most of my vacations revolve around shopping and eating.But seeing the Vayang Rolling Hills really amazed me. I enjoyed climbing up the hill so much and seeing the beauty around me. The top of the hill looked high but the climb was very easy. Wherever youContinue reading “Batanes Day 1 Part 2 – Vayang Rolling Hills, Basco Lighthouse”

Batanes Day 1 Part 1 – Tukon Church, Valugan Bay

I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t seen much of the beauty of the Philippines. All I see everyday is the hustle and bustle of city life in Manila. I don’t enjoy seeing pollution and traffic everyday. That’s why I was very excited to see Batanes. The Province of Batanes is the northernmost and the smallestContinue reading “Batanes Day 1 Part 1 – Tukon Church, Valugan Bay”

What We Ate at Batanes Resort

With our flight delay we arrived at Batanes Resort just in time for lunch. Lunch was pre-ordered for us. That was how it was done on packaged tours in Batanes. The tour operator tells the restaurants how many people to expect and they prepare the same food for everyone. We wanted to order the foodContinue reading “What We Ate at Batanes Resort”

Lunch at Mana-ish and More!

Last April Rochelle celebrated her birthday and she wanted to treat us for lunch. She knew I just started my diet so she emailed me a magazine scan of a list of good restaurants and told me to choose where we will eat. Isn’t she so thoughtful?I diligently googled each restaurant in the list andContinue reading “Lunch at Mana-ish and More!”